John Martin, the lead singer of Mick’s Jaguar, may be one of the most influential individuals in 21st century lifestyle media. I’ve been lucky to know him for most of that time and even had a chance to work with him directly a while back. Today, for our purposes, he’s...
Post Thanksgiving haze, rent has unfortunately paid, Christmas looms closer and closer, and I still haven’t bought those presents. One thing stays consistent, Richmond’s music makes me happy. This week we got a whole bunch of funk and some charitable punk. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at...
It is simply a great time to be a Richmond music fan. This week we have great touring bands, revivals of older groups, and an abundance of new music coming from the blank generation. As everyone prepares for the holidays, travel, and the expected rotation of Christmas music, treat yourself to something out of the ordinary. Got a show coming up?...
Night Idea the incredible 6 piece jazzy progressive rock band released their 3rd LP in October. Their first record in 7 years, the long awaited Rocky Coast. After the album release show at The Camel in October, I was able to ask drummer extraordinaire Ethan Johnstone (Night Idea, SunVSet, Houdan The Mystic, Brother Rutherford) about the music and...
I feel a gravitational pull towards heavier music now that the days are darker. It feels right to match the heavy sky. In the same breath I feel like no matter what season it is, you have to listen to a little bit of Spring music, stuff to remind you what the sun feels like. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I...
Over the weekend, legendary English shoegaze band Slowdive performed at The National, showcasing tracks from their latest album, Everything Is Alive. The band, known for its atmospheric sound and layered guitars, drew an enthusiastic crowd of longtime Gen X fans and newer Gen Z listeners who have helped bring Slowdive back to prominence. Opening...
The week and the music all seem heavy right now. Sometimes you eat the bar, sometimes the bar eats you. Sometimes you sway gently to a crooner at The Camel, sometimes you lose a tooth in the pit at the Canal Club. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. The Camel Saturday,...
A few weeks back, Rise Against hit The National in Richmond, tearing through a set that marked 25 years of pushing punk rock with a message. They’ve gone from raw punk to full-on rock icons, tackling every social and political issue they can squeeze into a song. Photographer CJ Payne caught it all, capturing the energy, the sweat, and the...
Fight Cloud is an indie math rock alternative band from Richmond, going strong for about 14 years. Their sound blends genre elements with wonderful melodies, harmonies, great tones, textured rhythms, and bass, alongside furious drum beats. They’re releasing their new album Ritual Disasters this November. After hearing some of the songs live back...
Misc. is a name that is becoming more and more integral in the story that is the Richmond music scene. Whether you have been in the crowd knocking around to their rap-rock mayhem, or seen their comic book-style posters painting the lampposts of the Fan, you have seen Misc. Their story begins a little over two years ago, with four guys bouncing...
